I served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief, but my commitment to service didn’t end there. During the final three years of my military career, I worked as a suicide prevention coordinator, a role that opened my eyes to the urgent need for meaningful support among our veterans. I witnessed firsthand how isolation and silence can weigh heavily on those who’ve given so much, and that experience planted a fire in me to do more.

That is why I helped start this foundation to provide the resources, connection, and hope that every veteran deserves. I carry the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment into this mission, not just as words but as guiding principles for everything we do. I now serve on the board of this nonprofit, and I am proud to be part of a team dedicated to making sure no veteran feels forgotten or alone.

This is not just an organization. It is a promise to keep serving those who have served us.